2015 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN User Guide

REAR SEATS
Second Row Seats — Stow 'n Go®
On vehicles equipped with Stow 'n Go®
seats, the seats will fold and tumble in one
motion.
1. Move the front seat fully forward.
2. Recline the front seatback fully forward.
3. Raise the armrests on the second row
seat.
NOTE:
Seat will not stow in the storage bin unless the armrests are raised.
Seatback Lever Location
Storage Bin Lock Location
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4. Slide the storage bin locking mechanism to the “LOCK” position and then pull up on
the storage bin latch to open the cover.
5. Pull upward on the seatback recliner
lever located on the outboard side of the
seat.
6. The non-adjustable head restraint and seatback will fold automatically during the seat
tumble.
7. The seat will automatically tumble into position for easy storage.
8. Push the seat into the storage bin and
close the storage bin cover.
Headrest In Stowed Position
Seat In Tumble Position
Seat In Stored Position
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To Unstow Second Row Seats
1. Pull up on the storage bin latch to open the cover.
2. Pull up on the strap to lift the seat out of the storage bin and push the seat rearward
to latch the seat anchors.
3. Lift the seatback to the full upright position.
4. Return the head restraint to its upright position, close the storage bin cover and slide
the storage bin locking mechanism to the “UNLOCKED” position.
Third Row Seats
Third Row Power Recliner
The power recline feature, located on the side of the seat cushion, adjusts the seatback
angle forward/rearward for occupant comfort.
Third Row Power Seat Switch
NOTE:
Disconnect the center shoulder belt from
the small buckle and lower the head re-
straints before attempting to fold/stow the
power third row seats.
Aone-touchpowerfoldingseatswitchis
located in the left rear trim panel as part of
aswitchbank.
Left and right third row seats can be folded
individually or together. The third row power
folding seats adjust to multiple positions.
The switch is only functional when the lift-
gate is open and the vehicle is in PARK.
To a b o r t s e a t o p e r a t i o n w h i l e t h e s e a t i s i n
motion, press a different seat position selector switch to stop the seat. Once the seat stops
moving, then the desired position can be selected.
The third row power seat system includes obstacle detection for safe operation. When the
system detects an obstacle, the motors will stop and reverse the motion a short distance
to move the seat away from the obstacle. Should this occur, remove the obstacle and press
the button again for the desired position.
Refer to your Owner's Manual on the DVD for manual third row seat folding instructions.
Third Row Power Seat Switch
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Manually Folding Third Row Seats
1. Lower the center head restraint down to the seatback by pushing the button on the
guide and pushing the head restraint down.
2. Lower the outboard head restraints by pulling on the release strap marked “1” located
on the outboard side of the head restraint.
3. Pull release strap marked “2” located on the rear of the seat to lower the seatback.
4. Pull release strap marked “3” to release
the anchors.
Center Headrest In Lowered Position
Head Restraints In Lowered Position
Seatbacks In Folded Position
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5. Pull release strap marked “4” and tumble the seat rearward into the storage bin.
To Unfold Third Row Seats
1. Pull up on the assist strap to lift the seat
out of the storage bin and push the seat
forward until the anchors latch.
2. Pull release strap marked “2” to unlock
the recliner.
3. Pulling strap “4” releases the seatback
to return to its full upright position.
4. Raise the head restraint to its upright
position.
CAUTION!
The storage bin cover must be locked and flat to avoid damage from contact with the
front seat tracks, which have minimal clearance to the cover.
WARNING!
•Inacollision,seriousinjurycouldresultiftheseatstoragebincoversarenot
properly latched.
•Donotdrivethevehiclewiththestoragebincoversopen.
•Keepthestoragebincoversclosedandlatchedwhilethevehicleisinmotion.
•Donotuseastoragebinlatchasatiedown.
•Inacollision,youorothersinthevehiclecouldbeinjurediftheseatsarenot
properly latched to their floor attachments. Always be sure the seats are fully
latched.
Seats In Stowed Position
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HEATED SEATS
Front Heated Seats
The controls for front heated seats are lo-
cated on the center instrument panel area.
•PresstheswitchoncetoselectHigh-
level heating. Press the switch a second
time to select Low-level heating. Press
the switch a third time to shut the heat-
ing elements Off.
If the High-level setting is selected, the
system will automatically switch to Low-
level after approximately 60 minutes. The
Low-level setting will turn Off automatically
after approximately 45 minutes.
Second Row Heated Seats
Second row heated seat switches are lo-
cated in the sliding door handle trim pan-
els.
•PresstheswitchoncetoselectHigh-
level heating. Press the switch a second
time to select Low-level heating. Press
the switch a third time to shut the heat-
ing elements Off.
If the High-level setting is selected, the
system will automatically switch to Low-
level after approximately 60 minutes. The
Low-level setting will turn Off automatically
after approximately 45 minutes.
Heated Seat Switch Location
Heated Seat Switch Location
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WARNING!
•Personswhoareunabletofeelpaintotheskinbecauseofadvancedage,chronic
illness, diabetes, spinal cord injury, medication, alcohol use, exhaustion or other
physical conditions must exercise care when using the seat heater. It may cause
burns even at low temperatures, especially if used for long periods of time.
•Donotplaceanythingontheseatthatinsulatesagainstheat,suchasablanketor
cushion. This may cause the seat heater to overheat. Sitting in a seat that has been
overheated could cause serious burns due to the increased surface temperature of
the seat.
HEATED STEERING WHEEL
The steering wheel contains a heating ele-
ment that heats the steering wheel to one
temperature setting.
The heated steering wheel switch is located
on the center instrument panel.
•Presstheswitchoncetoturntheheating
element On. Press the switch a second
time to turn the heating element Off.
Once the heated steering wheel has been
turned on, it will operate for approximately
30 to 80 minutes before automatically
shutting off. The heated steering wheel can
shut off early or may not turn on when the
steering wheel is already warm.Heated Steering Wheel Switch Location
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TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN
The tilt steering column tilt lever is located
below the steering wheel.
•Pushdownonthetiltlevertounlockthe
steering column.
•Withonehandfirmlyonthesteering
wheel, move the steering column upward
or downward as desired.
•Tolengthenorshortenthesteeringcol-
umn, pull the steering wheel outward or
push it inward as desired.
•Pullupwardonthetiltlevertolockthe
column firmly in place.
WARNING!
Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving. The tilt adjustment must be locked
while driving. Adjusting the steering wheel while driving or driving without the tilt
adjustment locked could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle. Failure to follow
this warning may result in you and others being severely injured or killed.
Steering Column Lever
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